St. Francis of Assisi Church Washago 3315 Muskoka Street Washago, ON Mass: Saturday, 5:00 pm (Summer ONLY) Sunday, 9:30 am PARISH MINISTRIES and SERVICE GROUPS Mass Servers: Frances McFall 705-689-6943 Capital Campaign: John Leskew 705-689-5278 Children s Liturgy: Katrina Hunt 705-689-9494 Eucharistic Ministry: Jeanne McDonald 705-689-8681 Hall Rental: Bob Goodwin 705-689-5975 Ladies Group: Lucille Moore 705-689-8001 Lectors: Paulette Van Dyk 705-689-9103 Liturgy: Maureen Guarnaccio 705-689-9503 Ministry to the Sick: Pat Grisdale 705-326-3963 Sacraments: Tammy Wilson 705-689-5740 Reconciliation, First Communion, Confirmation St. Joseph Cemetery: Maurice McMillan 705-689-5860 Parish Team: refer to www.myguardianangels.ca Guardian Angels Orillia Rectory Office: 115 West St. N., Orillia; 705-326-2849 x121 https://stfrancisofassisior.archtoronto.org
Mass Intentions Saturday September 3 5:00 pm St. Francis of Assisi Mass: People of the Church Sunday September 4 / 24-C Special Collec on St. Francis of Assisi Church: Building Fund 9:30 am St. Francis of Assisi Mass: Mike & Pat Grisdale s 45 th Wedding Anniversary Int. Monday September 5 Canada Labour Day; Parish Office Closed Saturday September 10 5:00 pm St. Francis of Assisi Mass: Pat, Mary & Mark Cranney Sunday September 11 / 25-C 9:30 am St. Francis of Assisi Mass: Mike, Eleanor & Francis Duffy
Marriage Preparation Program A Marriage Preparation Course will be held at St. Columbkille Parish Hall, beginning Friday, October 21, Saturday, October 22 and concluding Sunday, October 23 following the 11:00 am Mass. Facilitated by Deacon Alf and Raymonde Stong. Please register with the Parish Office at 705-326-2849 x121. Ask anything about Life, Faith and God Alpha is a series of interactive conversations about faith that allows anyone to explore Life, Faith and God in a friendly and informal environment. In each session there s dinner and a video, followed by a small group discussion. It runs for 10 weeks starting September 14 to November 23 at 6:15 pm in Guardian Angels Church Hall. Check the website at www.alphacanada.org. For more information please contact Anne Waggoner at 705-238-2663. Rosary Sunday The annual Rosary Sunday will be held at the Martyrs Shrine on Sunday, September 11. The outdoor Mass will be celebrated at the Polish Altar commencing at 12 Noon. The Procession of the Blessed Sacrament will commence at 2:30 pm with the Living Rosary and Benediction immediately following at the Papal Altar. All parishioners and their families are encouraged to attend this event.
Mark your Calendar St. Francis of Assisi 21 st Annual Bazaar Saturday, September 24, 2016 From 11:00 am to 2:00 pm Luncheon and Dessert $8.00 Craft Table, Quilt Draw, Penny Table, Lucky Draw, Home Baking, Food Hamper, Jams, Preserves & Turkey Draw We are looking for baking donations and kitchen help. Please drop off Baking Friday, September 23 in the morning. Parish Outreach to Seniors (POS)-pilot program Update 1. We are very excited to announce Wanda Minnings has been identified as the Parish Outreach Coordinator. 2. If you would like to help in this important outreach there are a couple of ways. First: Volunteers: We need volunteers! We are beginning the process of recruiting volunteers. If you are already involved or would like to show the love of Jesus to seniors. Please sign up at the Parish Office (gangels@bellnet.ca). Training will be provided in the near future. Second: Are you aware of any seniors who may benefit from the outreach program? They may be seniors at home, nursing care facilities and other places in our community, regardless of their faith affiliation. Please contact Father Andrew Cyruk at acyruk@rogers.com) with potential names of seniors and places that we can reach out to them.
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd will be continuing to offer this beautiful formation process for young children ages 3-5 for the 2016-2017 school year. For more information please contact Tara Treash at 705-329-4710. His Eminence Cardinal Collins Visit to Orillia! Our Archbishop, Cardinal Collins will be visiting Guardian Angels Parish on Saturday, October 1, 2016 at the 5:00 pm Mass. His Eminence will preside at the Holy Mass to lead us in thanksgiving to the Lord for 105 years of our beautiful Church. We are grateful to welcome our Cardinal and all parishioners, friends and visitors. Cardinal Collins will also be our special guest speaker at the First Annual Bishop s Dinner. Thank you to our fund raising committee members for all their great work and to all of you who supported this major fund raising event for our Church.
Parish Stewardship St. Francis of Assisi Parish Total Donation: August 27/28, 2016 August 29/30, 2015 $ 766 $ 635 August s PAG $462 6 active registered parishioners Thank you everyone for your most generous donation. Pleasee remember your Parish in your Will or Estate Plan.